Understanding Behavioral Bias
Are you a better-than-average driver? Chances are, you answered yes. That’s because nearly three-quarters of people think they are better-than-average drivers. Besides being mathematically impossible, this statistic is an example of overconfidence—and is just one illustration of how certain biases can influence our thought patterns.
Your IRA and Your Legacy
Individual retirement accounts (IRA) are a cornerstone of many people’s retirement savings strategy, and for good reason: The ability to contribute pre-tax income—and to defer taxes until you start making withdrawals—means your savings can potentially grow more quickly than they could in a taxable account.
Shifting our Moneyview During a Global Pandemic
Our lives have certainly changed over the past couple of months. In a matter of days, our lives were flipped upside down. Almost all of us have experienced some type of financial loss, all while encountering the stresses of adapting to new ways of working and living.
Collaborative Divorce
Nearly all my divorcing clients have a great fear of racking up a bunch of legal fees to complete the divorce. They also fear the fighting that is so often associated with the divorce process.
Keeping Emotions at Bay During Virus Volatility
Fear, uncertainty, volatility, panic—these emotions are nothing new to the world of investing. In fact, they seem to reappear on a fairly consistent basis.
What Small Businesses Should Know About the CARES Act and the Paycheck Protection Program
The Paycheck Protection Program is a Small Business Association 7(a) loan available to small employers, self-employed individuals, and independent contractors. While SBA 7(a) loans have always been around, the CARES Act modified this loan to have the potential for loan forgiveness.
What Individuals Should Know About the Recovery Rebate Credit
The act provides payments to taxpayers in the form of a Recovery Rebate Credit. This is a maximum credit of $1,200 for each eligible individual (so $2,400 for two eligible individualswho file a joint return), plus $500 for each qualifying child.
What is The Families First Coronavirus Response Act?
We hear a lot about how to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus, but we often miss out on the guidance of what to do when our lives are already being impacted by it. One Act that the government has passed to help with this is the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
What Individuals Should Know About the CARES Act
The CARES Act is short for the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act and is essentially a stimulus package to help individuals, families, and small businesses through these uncertain times.
What the SECURE Act Means for Your Retirement
On December 20th, 2019, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act became law. As the name implies, this law intends to make it easier for Americans to save for retirement.
How to Make Your 2020 Resolutions Stick
Making a New Year’s resolution is the first step to creating better habits. But making a New Year’s resolution and keeping a New Year’s resolution are not always the same thing. If you’re like most people, New Year’s resolutions are often long forgotten by mid-February, if not sooner
Don’t Miss These 6 Year-End Financial Planning Opportunities
Are your finances ready for the end of the year? December brings many deadlines and lists; there are gifts to buy, holidays to plan, and vacations to organize.